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Title, Makonde Pregnant Belly Mask Njorowe African, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, Mozambique. Tanzania, People, Makonde, Materials, Wood. Pigment, ... moreApproximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 22 inches H. x 12 inches W. x 6 inches D. Overall Condition, Fair to Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage, Damage/Repair, chipped nipples. Scratches, some indigenous repairs to rim of mask, Additional Information: A beautiful belly mask made out of wood with exaggerate abdomen. Firm and high breasts, and a scarification above the navel! This so-called pregnant belly mask comes from the Makonde people. Women play an important role in Makonde mythology and art. The legend is that a man carved a figure of a woman. Fell asleep, and awoke to find that the statue had come to life. She gave him many children, and later became a venerated ancestress. The Makonde have an ancestress cult. Female body masks, depicting a torso with breasts, pregnant belly, and sometimes scarification patterns, promoted fertility.This female body mask was part of the costume of a special ndimu masker called a mwalindembo presenting a young pregnant woman. The mask was worn by a man and his performances emphasize the difficult of childbirth. For more information. See Kerchache's ART OF AFRICA.  I have examned this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. Â*77094* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the com
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This is a remarkably beautiful Gelede mask. The tableau depicts a bird confronting a two headed snake. Despite the eye holes. These masks are not worn ... moreover the face, but on top of the head. The helmet is carved into a strong, passionate female face with full lips and wide eyes. There is some damage to the mounting holes on the rim and signs of a tribal repair on the rear of the helmet. Overall condition is good(see pictures) Gelede is a major Yoruba masquerade which celebrates women as beautiful. Powerful and dangerous. The faces of these masks are among the most sophisticated in African art. Gelede refers to the concept of honoring women and their innate powers so that the entire community may reap the benefits of their life-giving forces. The tableaux of these masks often refer to proverbs about social stability. The symmetrical grouping of the bird with the two snakes confronting it and each other suggests a balance of forces. Charactertic of the theme of these masks. The mask is about 15 inches high with clear signs of use. The work of a master craftsman.
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A large Tairona Pre Columbian nose-ring, made from Tumbaga gold (a natural alloy of gold, silver and copper). The nose ring is set in a strand of old ... moreblack African Bakelite disc beads. My own composition.
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Location: Addison, United States
SIZE(CM): 36/25.2 Stand not included Masks Although The Design Of Lega Masks Is Standardized, There Are Certain Masks That Are Created For Special Events ... moreThat Hold A Ritualistic And Symbolic Significance. The Bwami Is An Institution That Governs The Lives Of The Lega.
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See pics awesome piece 31.5” tall ten inches at base including feet 9 inches across, solid wooden statue, not sure what throne/chair is made from, typical ... morewear as this has traveled many times (very minor scuffs) Will adjust shipping if it is cheaper and also offering local pickup in Frederick Maryland
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Location: New York, United States
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Antique 18-19C Akan Ashanti Horse & Rider Gold Weight Bronze Brass West Africa. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail Package. This item is in very good antique ... morecondition. It is showing signs of age, use, and shelf wear. This item is attached to the wooden base by nails. The bronze figure is about 4 1/2 inches long and 3 1/2 inches tall. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PHOTOS FOR BETTER VISUAL DESCRIPTION.
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Location: Addison, United States
Special Meaning And Significance Are Held By Each Mask Within Kuba Culture, An Integral Part Of Their Traditions. Commonly Utilized During Ceremonial ... moreDances And Rituals, These African Mask Symbolize Spirits Or Ancestors..
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Igbo divination mask Nigeria Weight:1.8kg Lenght:55cm We usually ship 1 days after receiving cleared payment.
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Location: BARKING, United Kingdom
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Location: Brooklyn, United States
African Baule Mask Wooden Wall Hanging Art Antique. African art Igbo and White Mask Female Spirit Face Mask. African Mask Wall Art Handmade Fish Puppet ... moreMask. African Colorful Mask Hand Carved Traditional Wooden.
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Location: Addison, United States
SIZE(CM): 44.5/14 Sold without stand A Bobo mask or Bwa mask tribe [Burkina Faso] plank mask, the figures on top are thought to represent the wise elders ... moreof the tribe, these masks always have large round eyes and abstract geometric decoration and are worn during initiation ceremonies. Carved and decorated hard wood. Mid-late 20th c.
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Bambara Mask. Mali. The mask is approximately 19 inches high. Its age is about mid 20th century. Like a lot of older Bamana masks, this one has damage ... moreto the rim where the fastening cord has broken the wood over years of use. Some new holes were made so the mask could continue to be used. The face however is in good condition. A fine old Bamana mask with a great deal of character. RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk%600d72f%2B%3F0%3C%3E-147ecf06a88-0x108-
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This is beautiful Stone Carved and Old Wood burnished Sago Food feasting Ceremonial bowl from the Upper Keram River of Papua New Guinea. These feasting ... moreand ceremonial bowls are used on special occasions to serve pudding known as “Pollom and Yams.
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This would make a wonderful addition to any living or office space. Despite being commonly associated with the Hausa people due to their close proximity, ... morethe Nupe have their own distinct language and are not related to any other ethnic group in the area.
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The Mwana Pwo Chokwe mask is a traditional wooden mask made by the Chokwe people of Central and Southern Africa, particularly in Angola, Democratic Republic ... moreof Congo, and Zambia. The mask represents a young woman, with distinctive scarification marks on her forehead and cheeks, and is uséd in initiation ceremonies for young girls.
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ARTE AFRICANA Trade-beads Necklace composed by recycled glass beads Krobo African Trade Beads. Material: Glass beads from Koforidua(Ghana) Old ethiopian ... moresilver beads. Length 43 cm. Weight 80 gr Beads are stringed on strong steel strang. Thanks for your visit Check out my other items or only Auction Shipping The shipping costs of the objects from Germany includes packing and insurance up to 500 euro and tracking number. If it is send with DHL Germany. The pack will be posted within 24 hours of payment, with a usual eventual arrival of 4 to 6 working days. Objects of little size to 2 kilograms can be send also with priority mail international. This will take 5-10 days. We pack very carefully. See also: Guaranted A ll objects are as described.If it is not. You get back your moeney 100% E mail whit any questions. Additional information, or more pictures send to: Please use eBay messaging system Feedback 100% positive bid with confidence Visit my eBay Shop: shipping cost for this shipping cost for this item dhl express shipping + insurance priority mail combined shipping every additional item Germany 4.90 Euro 2 Euro Europe 6.90 Euro 2 Euro U.S.A. 6.90 Euro 5 Euro worldwide 6.90 Euro 5 Euro Check out my other items or only Auction Add to Favourite Shops Item Condition, Used, Continent, Africa, Age/authenticity, Before 1945,
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Make the most personalized art calendar ever for yourself. Make prints to hang on your wall. Or just simply enjoy the beauty of projecting the slides. ... moreget your own projector for twenty bucks, and transform empty wall space into a beautiful work of art.
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In regions outside coastal west Africa and the Niger river a variety of other currencies, such as bracelets of more complex native design, iron units ... moreoften derived from tools, copper rods, themselves often bent into bracelets, and the well-known Handa (Katanga cross) all served as special-purpose monies.
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Location: Overland Park, United States
This is a lovely unique and rare Branch Belt from the Papua New Guinea Highlands. Please look at the top, sides and front woven part. The front has orchid ... morestem weaving. A lovely and unique addition to your home and collection. The belt can be tied in back with bush fiber.Shows Natural Age and Wear4 Inches all12 Inches on Stand38 Inches LongAT BACARA WE STAND BEHIND ALL OF OUR MERCHANDISE. FULL MONEY BACK GUARANTEE WILL BE PROVIDED FOR DISSATISFIED CUSTOMERS. YOUR SATISFACTION IS OUR MAIN GOAL, AND WE THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING AT BACARA. G#17
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Material: local wood, animal skin ot the top of the drum stretched over the open end of the frame. The skin is tightened with leather straps and pegged ... moreon.
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GALLERIA VERGÈS Pre-Columbian ~ MANTEñO ~ Spindle Whorls ~ Ecuador Click on these links to view larger photos: 1- 2- 3 This is a Pre-Columbian ... moreMANTEñO Strand of SPINDLE WHORLS from Ecuador. 600- 1530 A.D. It measures about 22" long( 56.1 cm) and it is made of 29 spindle whorls. Custom listed using TROCADERO's automated HTML and Picture Hosting tools. For questions. Please contact me at 301-922-5838 before placing your bids. You can pay by Paypal. Payment is due within 7 days of date of purchase. We only ship on Tuesdays. For domestic transactions. We ship via USPS Priority Mail, Insured up to the final value of the item, and with Signature Confirmation. For international transactions. We ship via USPS Priority Mail International and Insured up to the final value of the item. Upon your request. We can mail your purchase by USPS Standard Post(7-10 business days) Media Mail(books and printed matter) or by First Class International where available. Also, if you have any other carrier of your preference like UPS or Fedex, we will be glad to accommodate your request. Please note that if the Actual Shipping Cost at time of shipping is lower than quoted. We will Refund the shipping adjustment difference.
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CONGO old wooden mask. see pics to see the Mask, repair and other parts. Not sure of it's age, this is just a guess. Depth: Back of Hat to forehead.
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Bronze plaque showing 3 Benin warriors Is in good overall condition. The primitive African Plaque displays considerable age most likely from the 20th.century. ... moreThe piece is offered as found without repairs or restorations. Free Shipping in the U.S.includes tracking and insurance.Shipping outside the U.S. is handled by Ebay Approximate measurements Height 10 3/8" Width. 6 3/4"
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3 Green Glass Talhakimt Pendants Czech Talhakimt pendants, crafted during the peak of the trade bead era in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, were ... moreproduced by both French and Czech-Bohemian bead industries.
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BUY IT NOW - a huge and very fine Moche Ceremonial Chisel/Celt from northern Peru. It's very thin, but has good weight due to its length. Excellent condition ... morewith slight wear to the bit. Dates in the 400-800AD range.
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SIZE(CM): 33.7/14 Stand not included The Dan are a farming people who inhabit the hinterland of the western Coast and Liberia. They have a great number ... moreof masked figures that represent spirits of the bush, and fulfill a variety of social, political, and religious functions. Although eleven individual types of masks can be distinguished by formal criteria, the types cannot be associated with specific functions because the meaning of the masks changes over time. Dan people have achieved notoriety in the area for their entertainment festivals which were historically village ceremonies, but are today performed largely for tourists..
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For further details, please visit the item description at our Website(click on the image above) Kuba Female Figural Palm Wine Cup( DR Congo) Description: ... moreFrom our personal collection. On offer is this charming palm wine cup from the Kuba peoples of the DR Congo. Symbols of status, such cups often feature the geometric motifs& patterns the Kuba are so well known for, as is the case with this piece. An imaginative, somewhat abstract concept, the head of this vessel is supported by the neck& legs of a stylized female figure. The face, back& top of the head, are highlighted by beautifully carved& incised geometric motifs. A handle is found at the back of the piece. Overall condition: very good; minor abrasions. A marvelous piece that would grace any ethnographic collection. Materials: wood Approximate dimensions: 8.75" H x 4.5" W x 3" D Estimated age: 30+ years Total shipping weight: ca. 4-lbs. All sales final. Payment must be made within 4 days of end of auction/sale. All items carefully packed. shipped promptly after payment received/cleared. Unless otherwise specified in the item description, shipping to the U.S. will generally be via USPS Priority Mail or USPS Parcel Post. Expedited shipping upgrade is available& optional(please contact seller for adjusted shipping fees) Will ship worldwide, with international shipping rates to be determined by buyer's location. Insurance optional/additional, based on final sale price. Seller not responsible for any damages incurred during shipping nor for any Customs-related fees for non-U.S. shipments. Buyer is requested to contact seller within 2 days of close of auction to confirm payment plans& shipping preferences.
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This unique Makonde sculpture features a stunning ebony wood tree of life, intricately hand-carved in Kenya by an unknown artist. The sculpture measures ... more7 inches by 4 inches and showcases a dark wood tone that beautifully complements its original, one-of-a-kind design. Crafted with the highest attention to detail, this piece is perfect for collectors of African ethnographic art and sculpture enthusiasts alike. Its material and maker information are noted in the aspects section, making it a rare and valuable addition to any collection. Don't miss the opportunity to own this incredible work of art.
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Location: Williams, United States
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Location: Addison, United States
SIZE(CM): 49.5/9.5 Sold without stand Bwa masks are believed to special powers which are controlled by those who wear them. These masks are plank shaped ... morewith a circular face at one end and a crescent moon at the other. Their wearer looks through a hole in the mouth. The eyes are based on an owl and the hooked nose comes from the hornbill. Both these birds are thought to possess magical.
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Location: North Hollywood, United States
Vase is approx. 5 1/2" X3 1/2". Photo may have been enlarged and /or enhanced.
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Location: Carrollton, United States
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Location: Addison, United States
SIZE(CM): 57/16.5 sell without the stand Mask Beautiful Handcrafted African Masks That Originates From The West Coast Of Africa And More Specifically ... moreFrom Mask Coast. The Guro Tribe Or Gouro Tribe As They Are Sometimes Pronounced Are Guro Mask Very Spiritual People And Their Masks Are All Representations Of Their Way Of Live And Spiritual Way Of Life.
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Location: Morristown, United States
Pre-Columbian, South Coast Peru, Paracas, 500-300BCE, 8"L. Carved from bone, with an open top end and a plugged bottom cavity. With custom mount.
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Location: Fullerton, United States
A nicely sized fine line and wild turkey wedding vase form with finely detailed painted designs and an extra nice attention to detail on it's form as ... morewell. Made of all hand coiled native clay in the traditional way. Nice one to add to your growing through advanced display or perhaps use as A FINE GIFT, and it has a LOW PRICE !.
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Location: Addison, United States
SIZE(CM): 29.1/18.7 Sold without stand Mask Originating from Burkina Faso, this is a vintage Bobo Bwa Buffalo Mask. The Bwa tribe is known to use masks ... morewith features that are either human, animal, or fantastical in nature, which are meant to symbolize the bush spirits that provide protection.
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Location: Orinda, United States
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Location: Addison, United States
The Nigil Helmet Mask Is An Exceptional Piece Of Art That Features A Mask Prominent Quarter Sphere Design. .
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SIZE(CM): 39.5/24.3 Stand not included Dan Mask people classify surroundings into two realms - the village Mask with all inhabitants (human Mask ), and ... morethe forest (bon) (spirit realm) where the spirits reign, and wild animals roam freely. The forest is regarded as sacred, and crossing the boundary between the human realm, and the spirit realm, may only be done by saying a prayer and wearing materials from both worlds..
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The design suggests its origin is from the Omani Arab Tribe area. History has shown that. the slave trade during the 18th and 19th century. Condition: ... moreA 19th c. African Omani Bronze anklet, bangle, bracelet showing age correct wear.
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Location: LAUNCESTON, United Kingdom
Leather, Soft leather, Velvet, Gold/Silver thread. We research every single item and aim to provide as much information as possible about its history ... moreand provenance.
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Location: Brooklyn, United States
SIZE(CM): 33.5/11.1 sell without the stand the nafana mask people of côte d’ivoire and ghana have developed a bedu mask society only in the last century. ... moreit is probably a successor to the sakrobundi secret mask.
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Location: Portland, United States
Make the most personalized art calendar ever for yourself. Make prints to hang on your wall. Or just simply enjoy the beauty of projecting the slides. ... moreget your own projector for twenty bucks, and transform empty wall space into a beautiful work of art.
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Dr. Christian Kennert Collection, Potsdam, Germany. The masks of the Marka (a Mande subgroup) originated in the landlocked country of Mali, West Africa. ... moreMarka masks, used for their rituals related to fishing or farming, are covered with plaques of copper or brass (alloy of copper and zinc).
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Location: BARKING, United Kingdom
The king's regal presence is captured perfectly in this piece, with his servants shown in a pose of deference. Material: Bronze.
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Location: Yowie Bay, Australia
He has also lived and worked in the jungles of New Guinea for over two years while collecting material for his books and records. Size: 4 cm High X 1 ... morecm Wide @ Base / Hangs 35 cm on Cord. A blue-water yachtsman, he sailed his own 60ft yacht, the "Moana Vahine", from Hong Kong to Southern Turkey, down the South China Sea, across the Indian Ocean, and up the full length of the Red Sea, via Singapore, Penang, Sri lanki, The Maldive Islands, and French Djibouti.
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Condition: Very Good
Location: Los Angeles, United States
Nice condition with only minor wear. SEE THE OTHER FINE TRIBAL ART BOOKS I HAVE LISTED.
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Location: Colle Di Val D Elsa, Italy
This platform sits on a conical, ogival base sculpted with low-relief crocodiles on two sides. The object shows signs of aging, with partially worn and ... moreeroded surfaces. The horse is missing its tail and muzzle.
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Yaka fetish statue very well done with its snub nose and bulging eyes. Two bundles filled with magical substances are bound on both sides of the body.
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Location: Glen Ridge, United States
What you see is what you get. See photos.
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Our shop Seller profile reviews About Us Contact 13017 Senufo Bronze Figure Mali Lost Form Senufo bronze figure. Material: Bronze, oxidized patina. Origin: ... moreMali. Dimension: height 21 cm (8.26), weight 385 grs. XX century. Thanks for your visit. Full satisfaction guaranteed thanks to the best reviews. Immediate shipment within 24 hours after payment. Full satisfaction guaranteed see top ratings. payment Shipment The item will be shipped with DHL/DP within 24 hours of receipt of payment The item will be shipped by DHL / DP within 24 hours after the payment. The item is delivered within 24 hours after receipt of the payment with DHL/DP. Our shop Seller profile About Us More offers Are you looking for something similar? Check out our other offers! See more offer.
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Antique, first half of the 20th century, African Tribal throwing knife with hand-forged iron blade of elaborated form adorned on each face with a scored ... morepattern, mounted in hand-carved bulbous wooden handle.
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Location: Rockport, United States
Pre Columbian replica?. Jar with Drawing, Spout, Handle & Vent. I'm pretty sure this is only a replica of a pre-columbian jar. Very attractive and well ... moredone. Overall in excellent condition with a chip on the bottom and a tiny white mark on one side.
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Offer and Description: woven. Cotton-alpaca, flying seabirds, in shades of beige and brown, composed of five figures with large beaks, arranged in same ... morecolour textile and a frame, very nice and costly workup, There is the same bird illustrations on the walls of the Chimu capital of Chan Chan and the largest clay pyramid city Tucume in northern Peru. Even the colors are similar to the brown clay walls. Possible it comes from there place(Templo del Aviar Mitica) The reliefs at Chan Chan to represent the currents of the sea and the migration of birds; ready to hang and a very good decoration for your collection Culture: Chimu/ North Peru. 900– 1300 AD Condition: old aged. Not restored. But very nicely arranged in the frame, you can also have the fabric without frame. Please tell me after the auction purchase! The fabric was not made with useless features" beautiful" and through lot of restoration the authenticity robbing. Only cleaned to preserve its authenticity. Size approx. with frame: 8 1/2 inches high and 10 1/2 inches wide Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee! Very well bidding! I prefer PayPal outside European Union! I send only a box or letter with insurance. It possible its works 2-3 weeks from Germany to the states(tracking incl. But I send directly after payment the next working day with full insurance of the buying value, it`s safety for you and me. Careful packaging of course!
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Living in a region of dry savannas where harvests depend on rainfall, the Bobo instituted a series of purification rituals in order to reconcile themselves ... morewith nature. All of them incarnate the forces of fertility, fecundity, and growth.
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Title, Yoruba Pair of Twin Figures Ibeji Nigeria African, Type of Object, Figures. Pair, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. ... moreBeads, pigment, encrustation, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 12 inches x 4 inches each, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, worn patina. Large crack and chip damage in head of male figure, crack in head of female, minor cracks and chips in places, chipped ears and chipped arms on the female, Additional Information: Yoruba Pair of Twin Figures Ibeji(a male and a female) made by the same artist. Traces of encrustation and wear are evidence that these twins were extensively used. These twins show some age. The Yoruba of Nigeria and of the Benin Republic are known for having an extraordinarily high rate of multiple births. The rate of twin births is one of the highest in the world. 45 of every 1,000 births(in the United States it is 28.9 of every 1000) There is also a high mortality rate; half of the twins die shortly after birth. In earlier times, new-born twins, or ibeji, as they are called, were believed to be evil, monstrous abnormalities and infanticide was a common practice. However, such beliefs and practices were later superseded and reversed, and by the middle of the 18th century twins came to be seen as a blessing; they were awarded the status of minor deities, called Orishas, and their arrival was viewed as an omen of good fortune for the family. By the 19th century the cult of the Ere Ibeji was firmly established and continues to this day. The death of one or both twins is regarded as a great calamity for the fa
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